Bilingual - Spanish & English Linguist - Milwaukee, Wi

KACE

Milwaukee, WI, US
Hourly: $28.73ph; overtime eligible under service ...
Part-time, on-demand
Spanish to english transcription
Slang and colloquialism knowledge
16 minutes daily transcription minimum
KACE is seeking a Bilingual Linguist fluent in Spanish and English to perform real-time transcriptions and translations of sensitive materials in a part-time, as-needed capacity in Milwaukee, WI. The ideal candidate should possess strong language skills, transcription experience, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality

Job Summary

  • Linguists are responsible for performing real-time transcriptions of sensitive material from Spanish to English for law enforcement agents.
  • The role requires maintaining a master-list of slang words and codes while producing court-ready transcriptions of calls and documents.
  • KACE employees bring diverse talents to critical projects that help shape the nation's safety, security, and quality of life.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

KACE is seeking a Bilingual Linguist fluent in Spanish and English to perform real-time transcriptions and translations of sensitive materials in a part-time, as-needed capacity in Milwaukee, WI. The ideal candidate should possess strong language skills, transcription experience, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

Salary

Hourly: $28.73/hr; Overtime eligible under Service Contract Act; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Spanish to English transcription
  • Slang and colloquialism knowledge
  • 16 minutes daily transcription minimum
  • 45 words per minute typing speed
  • JSI voice box and Pen-link software
  • SMS and social media language expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Team environment collaboration
  • Purpose driven and forward focused
  • Effective time management skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 3 years experience or equivalent
  • Minimum 1 year transcription experience in required language
  • US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident status
  • Score of 3 or better on third-party Language Assessment
  • Pass government background investigation and drug screen

Work Rights

Must be US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident

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